Oh alright, we all know the idea of Blue Monday – supposedly the most depressing day of the year – is a load of balls made up in order to flog merch in January. That said, this month isn't exactly a barrel of laughs, and if #thepositivityproject has taught me anything, it's to make the most of the time you have. And frankly I will take any excuse to stare at pictures of sweet iddle widdle cats instead of gazing balefully out of the window waiting for the sky to switch from grey to darkness in the space of five seconds. SO HERE WE GO TEAM!
1) This kitten, who understands your marathon training woes
Hail Holy Queen from Sister Act is the best running song. Just in case you need a lift. He knows.
2) This cat, who has fulfilled his ambition of replacing the Sphinx
Stunning colour co-ordinating there too (credit: Reddit)
3) This cat, who has no concept of how flip flops work
You'll get there one day, buddy.
4) This kitten, who is pluckily making his way through Arctic tundra
Or a sheet, but when you're three inches high, they're basically the same.
5) These kittens, who are hosting the fanciest soirée you ever did see
It's a MAD CATTER's tea party! gives self a raise
6) And these kittens, who shun the luxuries of tea in favour of a more ascetic life
"Comfort is for losers. All hail Oliver Cromwell!"
7) This cat, who is plein d'ennui
It's the 10th anniversary of the first Henri le Chat Noir video, and it is completely adorable. Sound required for the full effect.
8) This cat, who is the special snowflake of his generation
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9) ...but not as special as this kitten, who is getting help to pursue his dream of a career on the stage
Disclaimer: I have petted this kitten IRL. Top quality cat thesp.
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10) This cat, who is everyone's hero
What would we do without you, Maru?
11) This cat, who is basically a big floofy shocked owl in disguise
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12) And this cat, who is a floofy shocked owl with a Kitler moustache
That face! <3
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13) This kitten, who isn't sure his Tinder date used an up-to-date photo
14) This cat, who is not looking as adorable as the accompanying message would suggest
Hiya Ambridge, you rampant psychopath you <3
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[A brief pause – PAWS – for this lovely joke]
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15) This cat, who is the Amazon delivery you always dreamed of
No longer must you open something and go "Oh, more toothbrush heads. Yay."
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16) And this kitten, also the best post anyone could hope for
No stamp though – that's going to cost you.
17) These kittens, one of whom is slightly braver than the other
What a lovely friend.
18) This cat, who has the most deliciously plumptious paws
You just know that his biscuits are the very best.
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19) This kitten, who is slightly ashamed about being in this photo
WOOK ADDIS WIDDLE FACE
20) And this kitten, who just wants you to know that it's all going to be OK
Because nothing makes the heart melt like a kitten in a basket.
